Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots Near British Yacht

A Russian warship recently fired warning shots near a British yacht. This happened while the yacht was sailing in the Channel on Tuesday.

A retired couple was on board their 40-foot yacht at the time. They were sailing peacefully when the incident occurred.

Russia's defence ministry stated the yacht was on a "dangerous course." They also claimed they tried to contact the yacht several times before firing.

However, the couple on the yacht disagreed with Russia's claims. They said the Russian account of events was not true.

A British leader, Keir Starmer, called the firing of shots "deeply concerning and reckless." This highlights worries about the safety of vessels in the Channel.